Technical Writer - Robotics (Human)

NEURA Robotics; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NEURA Robotics is seeking a technically proficient writer to create and maintain high-quality documentation for robotics products and software.

You will structure content in XML-based systems, ensure translation-friendly language, and collaborate with engineering, product management, software, service, and quality teams to keep documentation future-ready and compliant with standards such as ISO and Machinery directives.

Qualifications

• Training as a Technical Writer or comparable qualification.
• At least three years of professional experience in creating technical documentation or comparable experience.
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to present complex technical information clearly to target groups.
• Very good command of English; German skills desirable.
• Experience with content management systems, XML-based and modular documentation; particularly Quanos Schema ST4.
• Confident use of MS Office and collaboration tools (Confluence, Jira, Teams, SharePoint).
• Experience in creating translation-friendly content and applying consistent terminology.
• Interest in using AI-supported tools for technical writing and content review.
• Knowledge of standards like Machinery Directive and ISO; awareness of VDI guidelines.
• Interest in future-proof documentation topics such as digital product passports and cybersecurity documentation.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, standards-compliant technical documentation in English, tailored to target groups like operating, user, assembly, repair, and maintenance instructions, software manuals, and system documentation.
• Structure, maintain, and develop modular content in the XML-based Quanos Schema ST4 CMS.
• Develop and improve information architectures and product documentation structures.
• Develop new information and documentation concepts for robotics products and related software content.
• Advance documentation concepts to be future-proof, addressing digital product passports and regulatory topics.
• Develop, maintain, and apply terminology consistently for translation-friendly communication.
• Leverage AI-supported tools to enhance documentation creation, reviews, and terminology management.
• Create translation-friendly content and support localization processes.
• Assist risk assessments per applicable standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary, cross-site teams throughout the product development process.
• Use modern collaboration tools: Confluence, Jira, Teams, SharePoint.

Skills

Technical writing

Target-group oriented communication

Independent working style

Strong communication skills

English proficiency

German skills desirable

Education

Technical writer training

Technical degree

Tools

Quanos Schema ST4

XML-based documentation

Confluence

Jira

Teams

SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

Focus: Technical Documentation and Product Documentation

Your general tasks:

• Creation of high-quality, standards-compliant technical documentation in English, tailored to the relevant target groups (e.g., operating, user, assembly, repair, and maintenance instructions, software manuals, and system documentation)

• Structured creation, maintenance, and further development of modular content in the XML-based content management system Quanos Schema ST4

• Development and continuous improvement of information architectures and product documentation structures

• Development of new information and documentation concepts for robotics products and related software content

• Continuous further development of documentation concepts and processes to make product documentation future-proof, especially with regard to upcoming requirements such as digital product passports, the Cyber Resilience Act, and other regulatory or digitalization topics

• Development, maintenance, and consistent application of terminology to ensure clear, harmonized, and translation-friendly technical communication

• Use of AI-supported tools to enhance documentation creation, review, consistency checks, terminology management, and continuous content optimization

• Creation of translation-friendly content and support of translation and localization processes

• Support of risk assessments in accordance with applicable standards and regulations

• Close collaboration with interdisciplinary, cross-site teams throughout the product development process

• Use of modern collaboration and knowledge-management tools: Confluence, Jira, Teams, SharePoint

Your profile:

• Training as a Technical Writer or a comparable qualification; alternatively, a technical degree or graduation from a technical college, preferably with a focus on technical communication or technical documentation

• At least three years of professional experience in creating technical documentation or comparable practical experience in technical communication

• Excellent writing skills and the ability to present complex technical information clearly, accurately, and in a target-group-oriented manner

• Very good command of English (main documentation language); good German skills desirable

• Experience with content management systems, preferably Quanos Schema ST4, as well as XML-based and modular documentation

• Confident use of MS Office and modern collaboration tools (Confluence, Jira, Teams, SharePoint)

• Experience in creating translation-friendly content and applying consistent terminology

• Experience with or strong interest in using AI-supported tools for technical writing, content review, terminology consistency, and documentation process improvement

• Knowledge of relevant standards and regulations, such as the Machinery Directive, the upcoming Machinery Regulation, ISO standards, and VDI guidelines

• Interest in future-proof documentation topics, such as digital product passports, cybersecurity-related documentation requirements, regulatory change management, and digital information delivery

• Structured, independent, and solution-oriented working style with strong communication skills

• Customer- and service-oriented mindset with a professional and confident demeanor

• Experience in robotics or related mechatronics, automation, or machinery environments is desirable

What will make you successful in this role:

• Ability to quickly understand complex technical products, systems, and processes

• Strong attention to detail combined with a pragmatic, hands-on approach

• Interest in working in an innovative robotics environment and collaborating with engineering, product management, software development, service, and quality teams

• Motivation to create documentation that helps users operate products safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable requirements